About

At UniverCell, we develop a cleantech platform aimed at extending the lifespan of electronic devices through repair, refurbishment, rental, and resale. Operating across Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba with 14 franchise and 2 corporate stores. Our services include: 1. Device Repair Innovation: Pioneering North America's first fully transparent repair pricing, utilizing technology and diagnostics to streamline the process. 2. Re-commerce and Circular Tech: Purchasing used devices, refurbishing them to lower emissions and waste. 3. E-commerce for Renewed Devices: Offering affordable, sustainable tech online. 4. Subscription Device Rentals: Providing short- and long-term rentals of refurbished devices with protection plans. We focus on diagnostics, sustainable refurbishment, automation, and customer technology, with the goal of promoting sustainable electronics. Our future R&D initiatives include: 1. AI-Based Device Health Prediction: Developing AI diagnostics for more accurate device lifespan forecasting to enhance refurbishment success and circularity. 2. Modular Refurbishment Systems: Designing modular systems for faster, scalable, and lower-carbon device renewal by standardizing repair parts and reassembly processes across various device models. 3. Sustainable Materials Recovery: Develop in-house methods to recover high-value components like batteries, screens, and rare metals from end-of-life devices, reducing environmental impact and costs.